Madagascar
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 42-440RCA Victor 42.440
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
B.W. StevensonShambala
Vinyl pressings
Shambala
by B.W. Stevenson · 1972
13 pressings11 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Shambala was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Shambala
1 pressing came out in 1972, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Madagascar | RCA Victor 42-440 / RCA Victor 42.440First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Brazil | RCA Victor 101.40297" | 7" |
| 1973 | Canada | RCA Victor 74-09527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Chile | RCA Victor APF-00077", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | RCA SS-22917", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Mozambique | RCA Victor 42-4407", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 74-09527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-4407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | RCA Victor 74-09527", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | RCA 74-09527", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 23767", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 23767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | RCA Victor 74-09527", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AShambala2:28
- BMy Feet Are So Weary3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shambala are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Shambala are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Shambala first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Madagascar. One of them is RCA Victor 42-440.
How do I tell if my copy of Shambala is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 42-440) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shambala on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.